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Question
Hello doctor,
I have had rectal cancer, which has been surgery for more than 6 months. To this day, the anus remains uncontrolled. The doctor asked me if anal incontinence after treatment for rectal tumors for more than 6 months is okay? Any treatment or medicine to treat, doctor? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thi Thu (1976)
Answer
Answered by resident Doctor Le Thanh Tuan - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is anal incontinence after treatment for rectal tumors for more than 6 months? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your rectal tumor was treated with radiation, then surgically removed rectal tumor with a protective colostomy. After closing the colostomy for more than 6 months, the anus has uncontrollable bowel movements. This condition often occurs during radiation therapy to damage the anal sphincter. Treating this condition requires time to wait for the sphincter to heal, and exercises to restore the sphincter. You need to see a doctor to assess the condition of the sphincter damage so that the most appropriate treatment plan can be devised.
If you still have questions about anal incontinence after more than 6 months of treatment for rectal tumors, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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